Patryce L. Harvey, M.Ed.Instructional Technology Data

SpecialistRockdale County Public Schools

GAETC 2013

SUCCESS BY DESIGN: A Look at Universal Design for Learning

(UDL)

How can I make sure I reach EVERY student, EVERY day?

ELL/ESOL

Has an IEP

Struggling readers

Auditory learner

What We’ll Do Today

What UDL is (and what it isn’t)UDL vs. Differentiated InstructionHow it looks in the ClassroomTake it for a test drive!

What is UDL?UDL was first developed in the 1990s by researchers at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST). They define UDL as:

“…a research-based framework for designing curricula – that is educational goals, methods, materials and assessments – that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for learning. This is accomplished by simultaneously providing rich supports for learning and reducing barriers to the curriculum, while maintaining high achievement standards for all students.”

-retrieved October 9, 2013 from Maryland Learning Links - http://marylandlearninglinks.org/950

Three Main Principles:

Representation

Action and

ExpressionEngagement

OR…

From Maryland Learning Links http://marylandlearninglinks.org/950

Classroom Example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTxFYf50l-4&feature=relmfu

UDL vs. Differentiated InstructionUDL

• Proactive• Intentional• Student-driven• Relevant

DI

• Reactive• Random• Teacher

directed• Generalized

Microsoft Word 97 - 2003 Document

UDL Guidelines Educator Worksheet

Retrieved 11/5/13 from http://udlonline.cast.org/guidelines

Things to Consider

How will the

information

get IN?

How will they

get the information

OUT?Learning Materials

Learning Methods

Assessments

Learning Materials – Your “Toolkit”PowerPoint

Non-fiction text

Music/audio

Writing software

Interactive digital text

Artifacts

Artwork Short fiction

Assistive tools

Internet videos

Graphic Organizers

Learning Methods – “Info In”

Scaffolding

Compacting

Interest centers

Choice boards

Flexible grouping

Lectures with scaffolding supports

Multimedia

Lots of examples

Role play

Field trips

Assessments – “Info Out”

Oral presentation

Multimedia project

Creative pre-assessments

Traditional assessments

Ticket out the Door

Interactive UDL Activity

Maryland Learning Linkshttp://

marylandlearninglinks.org/3816

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